Number of Position: 1

Location:
Anakapalli and Visakhapatnam Districts, Andhra Pradesh Organization: Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) Organization Profile: Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) is a not-for-profit research organization that generates and translates evidence to prevent and control non-communicable (chronic)diseases in diverse low
- and middle-income settings. CCDC is recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is also a WHO Collaborating Centre for Surveillance, Capacity Building and Translational Research in cardio-metabolic diseases and an ICMR Collaborating Centre of Excellence. Project Brief: The Community-Based Cohort Study on Healthy Ageing, Cognitive Decline and Non-Communicable Diseases is being implemented by CCDC, the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. The study covers selected urban wards (7, 8, 9, 17 and 18) of Visakhapatnam city and rural mandals (Nathavaram and Makavarapalem) of Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh. Through a multimodal, community-based cohort, the study aims to investigate the longitudinal determinants of healthy ageing and the burden and progression of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in an ageing South Indian population. Key study activities include household surveys and clinical assessments, followed by blood sample collection and laboratory investigations. Longitudinal follow-up and repeated assessments will monitor changes in health outcomes over time.

Job Description
The Field Research Supervisor will oversee day-to-day field operations and supervise 10 health workers.



Responsibilities include coordinating participant assessments, blood sample collection and laboratory activities; monitoring data quality; and ensuring that study activities are implemented in accordance with the approved protocol and study timelines. Roles And Responsibilities
• Allocate daily fieldwork to health workers, monitor task completion, supervise data collection activities, and review individual performance.
• Collaborate with health workers to identify participants, screen them for eligibility, and coordinate enrolment and follow-up in accordance with the study protocol.
• Monitor questionnaire administration, measurement of vital signs, anthropometric measurements and other study assessments.
• Schedule fasting blood collection and coordinate with phlebotomists. Monitor sample labelling, processing, cold-chain maintenance and transportation, and track laboratory reports.
• Review submitted records, identify missing or inconsistent data, coordinate query resolution and maintain quality trackers.
• Manage field equipment and project consumables and maintain inventory records.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports covering recruitment, assessments, sample collection, data quality and field team performance.
• Liaise with the CCDC project team for carrying out the various activities.




• Do any other tasks assigned by the principal investigator. Responsibilities And Requirements Educational

Qualifications:
A graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline, with relevant experience in public health, community-based research or field coordination. Essential Experience And Skills
• 4 to 5 years of relevant experience in field-based research, project implementation, or community outreach activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational and multitasking skills, with a willingness to undertake regular field travel.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Telugu and English. Desirable
• Familiarity with non-communicable diseases and primary healthcare. Application Process Information Kindly submit your application by mentioning your details and attaching your CV in this form. Last date for sending your application is 20th November 2026. [Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.] Compensation: Remuneration will be offered in accordance with the Centre for Chronic Disease Control guidelines applicable to the post of Field Supervisor. CCDC envisions to reduce chronic disease burden and promote cutting-edge science that has the potential to improve human health through implementation and translational research. SUBSCRIBE Δ GET IN TOUCH Δ /indiaccdc What We Do Healthcare Inclusivity Leveraging Sci-Tech Empowering Brilliant Minds Impact Pursuit of Quality & Excellence Global Collaborations

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📌 Field Research Supervisor (Anakapalle)
🏢 Centre for Chronic Disease Control
📍 Anakapalle